Nursing home oversight bill expected by the end of the year
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 11, 2019
Nursing home operators could be subject to tougher surveys and more scrutiny as lawmakers prepare to present legislation that targets nursing home oversight.
Providers approve proposed legislation that would end CNA training lockout, increase provider access...
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 08, 2019
Providers and policy experts are supporting legislation that would reinstate CNA training programs for facilities that have received civil monetary penalties of more than $10,000.
Lawmakers take aim at pre-dispute arbitration agreements again
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 08, 2019
Pre-dispute arbitration agreements are under attack again by U.S. lawmakers.
Skilled nursing facility ordered to pay nearly $357K in resident’s fall-related death
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 08, 2019
The mistake of not taking a 92-year-old resident to the hospital for treatment after he fell, injured his head and died days later will cost a Florida skilled nursing facility nearly $357,000.
December Company briefs
Dec 05, 2019
»MatrixCare and its sister brands are sporting new logos as part of an initiative by ResMed that stresses the cross-setting seamlessness of its software platforms. The “MatrixCare by ResMed” tagline...
Bill would increase SNF pay
Dec 05, 2019
Washington State Sen. Steven O’Ban (R) announced plans to propose legislation that would increase state reimbursements for Medicaid patients.
December Technology briefs
Dec 05, 2019
» TeleCalm®, a phone service provider for seniors and caregivers living with dementia, won a $100,000 prize given to startups positioned to grow and provide positive social impact. The company, which...
Omega Healthcare finalizes $735M purchase of 58 SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 05, 2019
Omega Healthcare announced the completion of a $735 million acquisition of 60 facilities during a third-quarter earnings call in November.
December Business briefs
Dec 05, 2019
» Brookdale Senior Living sold three continuing care retirement communities to Frontline Management. The deal involved properties in Arizona, Ohio and South Carolina. They have a total of 782 units across...
Rare speech device ‘win’ lets MS patient communicate with family again
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 04, 2019
The process to get an Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) device took nearly a year for an Illinois skilled nursing facility. But the effort was worth it after it helped a 32-year-old resident...